Dear Esteemed Shareholders,
The financial year 202425 was shaped by a stable and encouraging macroeconomic
environment. India's GDP expanded by 6.5%, reafirming the country's position as the
fastest-growing large economy. Inflation eased to 3.16% by March 2025, reaching a six-year
low and contributing to a favourable climate for long-term investment and overall economic
sentiment.
During the last few months of the fiscal year, the Reserve Bank of India reduced the
policy repo rate by 100 basis points to 5.5%. While the full transmission of these rate
cuts by banks remains gradual, the easing policy is expected to enhance housing
a_ordability over time and support demand in the residential real estate sector.
The housing market across India continued to exhibit resilience, driven by end-user
demand and rising interest in larger, amenity-rich homes. In Mumbai, property
registrations reached 1.41 lakh units in calendar year 2024 the highest in over a decade
while stamp duty collections exceeded Rs.12,000 crore, growing 12% year-on-year, according
to Knight Frank India. These indicators reflect sustained market confidence, supported by
the city's evolving infrastructure and improving connectivity. Encouragingly, the upward
trend in registrations has continued into the first few months of 2025. Amid this
supportive backdrop, Man Infraconstruction Limited delivered strong sales performance.
Impressive Sales Performance
I am pleased to share that we recorded remarkable performance in terms of sales,
achieving sales of Rs.2,251 crore in 2024-25, representing a threefold growth over Rs.744
crores achieved in the previous year. This strong outcome was supported by healthy
inventory absorption across key launches and already delivered projects, reflecting the
positive response to our thoughtfully designed offerings and prime locations of our
projects.
I am proud to inform that in financial year 2024-25, we launched 5.7 lakh sq. ft. of
carpet area with an estimated sales potential of Rs.1,600 crore. Out of this, we have
already achieved nearly 45% of sales within 4 to 5 months of launch since January 2025.
MICL's unique product offerings driving sales
The new project launch in the year 2024-25 by MICL Group is the 1st and likely the
largest cluster developments in Vile Parle west. JadePark's' appeal in Vile Parle
West stems from its thoughtfully crafted offerings premium 3 to 5 BHK deck residences set
across nine G+15 towers, spread over a 3 acre site with 50% open greens resulting strong
inventory absorption at the launch.
Similarly, we also launched two new 35 storey towers at Aaradhya Parkwood' in
Dahisar East. It features premium 1 & 2 BHK and Jodi-style units. The project offers
sweeping forest views of Sanjay Gandhi National Park while delivering a curated lifestyle
with 60+ amenities which has led to a healthy sales momentum in the project.
During the last fiscal 2023-24, we had also launched a couple of marquee projects,
Aaradhya OnePark' in Ghatkopar and Aaradhya Avaan' in Tardeo having a total
sales potential of about Rs.4,200 crores. Both these projects, together have not only
achieved 40% of their total sales potential as on March 2025 but also contributed
significantly to our top and bottom line in the financial year 2024-25.
Portfolio Premiumisation and Strategic Realignment
As part of our long-term growth strategy, we have continued to transition towards the
luxury segment, across high-demand micro-markets in Mumbai. The recent exit from residual
development rights in a Dahisar project was undertaken to sharpen focus and improve
profitability. This also aligns with market trends, where we see strong demand for larger
apartments with premium lifestyle amenities and superior living experiences compared to
budget categories.
As of March 2025, our portfolio spans 4.8 million sq. ft. across prominent locations
such as Tardeo, Marine Lines, Pali Hill, BKC, Goregaon West, Ghatkopar East, Vile Parle
West, Dahisar, and Mulund West.
Nearly 100% Sold out in Completed projects
We take pride that across our completed portfolio of 2.8 million sq. ft., we hold
negligible unsold stock, emphasizing strong focus on sales. A key milestone achieved
during the financial year 2024-25, was being fully sold in our recently delivered
projects, such as Aaradhya Evoq' in Juhu and Aaradhya OneEarth' in Ghatkopar
East. We are also nearly fully sold out in Atmosphere O2' and Gateway' both
projects located at Nahur in Mulund west.
Growth Pipeline and Business Development
We enter the financial year 2025-26 with a strong sales visibility coming from future
launches. We expect to launch multiple projects worth Rs.3,400 crore of estimated sales
potential having around 7.5 lakh sq. ft. of carpet area for sale from our upcoming
projects. These upcoming developments are in Marine Lines, BKC, and Pali Hill which are
currently at various stages of regulatory approvals.
On the Business Development side, we continuously seek opportunities and are evaluating
multiple proposals to further expand our footprint in Mumbai region. We are focused to
enhance value realization by pursuing projects that align with our policies and improve
profitability.
Internationally, MICL Global Inc., our wholly owned subsidiary, has also made some
progress. We acquired two new projects in USA. Firstly, a luxury project in Coconut Grove,
Miami, comprising ~8,000 sq. ft. of saleable area, where we
(MICL Global) have a 25% membership interest. Secondly, a premium project named
"Botanic" near Brickell, Miami, having ~40,000 sq. ft. of saleable area, in
which we hold 40% membership interest. These projects reflect our calibrated and
conservative approach to overseas expansion in premium real estate markets.
Our order book for EPC work stood at Rs.503 crore as on March 2025. In addition to
this, our in-house construction work for ongoing and upcoming real estate projects spans
approximately 1.5 crore sq. ft., to be executed over the next few years depending upon the
project launch cycle.
Financial Discipline and Fundraising Status
From a financial standpoint, during the financial year 2024-25, revenue from operations
stood at Rs.1,108 crore, with total income of Rs.1,231 crore. EBITDA for the year reached
Rs.324 crore, with a margin of 29.3%, while Net Profit (after minority interest) was
Rs.283 crore, translating to a margin of 23.0%. We remain net debt-free at the
consolidated level and maintain a robust liquidity position of Rs.570 crore as on March
2025. We had raised Rs.543 crore in January 2024 through preference warrants, of which
Rs.183 crore was received as on March 2025. The remaining amount is expected to be
received by July 2025, further strengthening our financial foundation for expansion.
Way Forward
As we look forward to the financial year 2025-26 and beyond, we remain committed to
timely execution and value creation. With a robust project pipeline, strong brand recall,
and prudent financial management, MICL is well-positioned to capture the next phase of
growth across Mumbai's real estate market. We extend our sincere gratitude to all our
esteemed shareholders for their enduring trust and support in our company. We are pleased
to inform you that we have declared two interim dividends totalling to Rs.0.90 per equity
share, representing 45% on 37.53 crores of outstanding shares with a face value of Rs.2
each for the financial year 2024-2025. This dividend reflects our commitment to delivering
value and rewarding your faith in the company.
Warm Regards,
Manan Shah |
Managing Director |